Evolution

Left is how the lower pond looked in 1990, pretty much after it was first completed. It is being explored by Gheera, the previous feline with first dibs on this particular garden (more about her in future posts). As mentioned in the previous blog entry the re-modelling work is never really complete. The desire to change the pond shape, the surface area the fall of water is never completely sated. It really is better to build as big as you can first time, although it is so much fun to change and "mess around" later! The photograph reminded me of the number of marginals that we used to have....... perhaps they will make a comeback?

The view to the right is the pond this year. As you might be able to detect, it is subtly wider, virtually double the size. The fall of water is also different (from a different angle you would see it is now in two steps) which means it is less noisy, and therefore less like a running bath tap. One of the best things about any water feature is the relaxing sound you can get it to make in the background.The surrounding planting is also now much more mature and the ugly conifer has long since been removed.

It will, of course, sooner or later need altering again. Certainly, as the head gardener becomes less agile, tending the vegetation on the banking becomes more of a challenge. But I have a few more years yet!